RN Hospice Admission Nurse
Company: Masonicare Corp
Location: New Haven
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description RN Hospice Admission Nurse
Masonicare Home Health & Hospice - New Haven, CT area Day Shift /
40hrs/wk Summary of Position: The Hospice Admission Nurse is
responsible for admitting patients to the hospice service and
palliative care service and developing appropriate plans of care.
The hospice admission nurse is responsible for accurate and
efficient completion of all admission components, including HIS and
comprehensive assessment and establishment of the initial plan of
care in keeping with best practice standards in addition to the
development of the OASIS data set and orders for service for
palliative care. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible
for providing comprehensive assessment of patients, including
holistic assessment of physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and
cultural factors of the patient and family related to disease or
injury, risk factors, safety issues, function, cognition, sensory
status, ability to communicate and learn, and ability to accept and
cope with illness, death and bereavement Responsible for accurate
and timely completion and submission of HIS data set as part of the
comprehensive assessment of the patient. Demonstrates timely and
accurate computer documentation of patient/job information to
facilitate the development of the OASIS data set, orders for
service, creation of time sheets and other required
patient/employment documents and reports. Responsible for
utilization and integration of best practice standards in the
assessment of patients and families and in development of
patient-specific care plans. Responsible for the reconciliation of
medications, initial medication assessment and teaching and
establishment of the medication profile. Responsible for initiation
of patient teaching and the provision of appropriate agency
teaching materials and resources Responsible for establishing a
plan of care, in conjunction with the patient and family,
addressing all active problems and risks, and establishing goals
for care that are accurate and measurable. Responsible for
identifying the appropriate payer for services in keeping with
payer qualifications and conditions, and for providing appropriate
notification in situations of non-coverage. Responsible for the
admission of patients to services in keeping with required
productivity standards Participates in-service/continuing education
as required Participates in the orientation of staff members to the
agency and its policies and procedures. Communicates effectively
and tactfully with patients, recognizing their age, cultural
diversity, needs, abilities and physical condition. Can be depended
upon to report to work on-time, use time off appropriately, and
complete annual education & medical requirements. Performs related
and other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Education:
BSN preferred Experience: Knowledge of State Regulations, Medicare,
and Medicaid regulations is required. Experience in home health or
acute care setting Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current
Connecticut Registered Nurse License Other: Possess reliable
transportation. hospice Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
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